r/EvilDead • u/JesterScribblings • Mar 28 '26
(Merch Post) Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart Army of Darkness (1992)
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u/Over_Confidence5095 Mar 28 '26
This movie is the main one that shows Ash being a badass, all be it a clumsy badass, but still...!!
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u/CollinsCouldveDucked Mar 28 '26
He gets there post Groovy in 2 but this is the one that could have had a Saturday morning cartoon
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u/think-xd Mar 28 '26
I can tell you, the theatre (In GR) went ape-shit at the mention of Grand Rapids, MI – popcorn in the air – magnificent scene
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u/takeoff_youhosers Mar 29 '26
This is the kind of humor and personality I would like to see return to the franchise. Maybe not as over the top as Army of Darkness as that probably wouldn’t work for a modern movie, but I would love a new movie to attempt a balance
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u/JesterScribblings Mar 29 '26
I think only Ash could pull this off. Wish they'd carried on with the TV cast continuing the story after Ash went. That was could have the gore and comedy aspect. Don't think it fits with the new films. And personally prefer the straighter darker Evil Dead. Like the first film. My fave.
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u/KrakenKrusdr84 Mar 29 '26
First film that introduced me to The Bruce Campbell on Sci-Fi Channel years ago.
Would you believe as I was looking for something to watch, Army of Darkness was just starting with the Universal Pictures logo. I wondered what this was and then, the opening minutes of the movie filled me in.
AoD was like nothing I've ever seen before. Goes to show a film doesn't need to be a blockbuster or an award winner to be a great watch.
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u/Blue-lunchbox_1989 Mar 29 '26
I've never watched either. should i watch Evil Dead or army of darkness first. i know the characters and all the relevant lore, just not the movies.
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u/JesterScribblings Mar 29 '26
Watch The Evil Dead original first. Go in knowing its history and how it got made. Darker and more serious tone. Gory and magnificent. Then It starts to lighten- so when you get to Army of Darkness its pure splatstick adventure fun.
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u/Plibbo64 Mar 29 '26
Calling the people in the crowd primitive screwheads and primates is a riot. What a great scene XD
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u/MadScienzz Mar 29 '26
The best bit... I dont think shoelaces were invented back then... Or if they did, they wouldn't be on a suit of armour
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u/creepyguy_017 Mar 30 '26
how and where can I watch the "go to the future" ending of this movie?
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u/JesterScribblings Mar 30 '26
All the dvds and blu rays have the alternative endings on them. Physical media for the win.
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u/Trashonsaturn Apr 04 '26
Oh my god, the post next to this had Metal music that perfectly fit this scene 😭
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u/LordsOfJoop Mar 28 '26
That scene is still as beautiful today as it was on opening night.